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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1916
Page
4
Vermont readers hear editorials on President Wilson and Charles E Hughes with notes on Taft and Roosevelt. The piece praises Canadian WWI efforts, discusses Romania joining the Allies, and questions a Mexican official's demands while defending U S border policy and Villa.
Brattleboro notes tax law kept local grand list decline to 837 000 as bank stock gains offset losses. North Troy A R post to deed property for a dead memorial prompts calls for broader public monuments. Vermont Academy faces closure after Dr Lawson resigns amid long standing finances pressures.
The New York press notes William Jennings Bryan’s view that Woodrow Wilson will be re elected, while warning prediction remains uncertain for November. Analysts discuss betting, gamble hedging, and the partisan divide over Hughes as candidates maneuver, with Bryan’s foresight framed as a potential morale boost for Wilson supporters.
On March 10 President Wise issued an order to send 5000 troops into Mexico in pursuit of Ville and to stop his forage. The force moved after delays and has been relived by others, leaving about 4000 soldiers in the region near the Mexican territory, with most regular army units tied up and only a few gun crews stationed elsewhere.
About ten farmers gathered at George McFarland’s alfalfa patch near South Barre to study the crop and its possibilities. McFarland discussed sowing a year ago, crop yields, soil type, fertilization with hen manure, and the impact of previous crops and weather on growth. a county agent talked on key factors including fertilization, inoculation, timing, and cutting. The group noted dodder weed presence and emphasized clean seed, proper top dressing, and consistent care to improve yields and forage value for stock.
The annual piano pupil recital for Miss Maud E. Coburn was held in Howland hall midweek with large audiences. Pupils from oldest to youngest performed difficult pieces, drawing hearty applause and showcasing Miss Coburn’s pianoforte teaching. The program spanned two sessions with numerous solos duets trios and violin numbers featuring many named pupils and pieces.
A collage of local items lists tire repairs at Hastings vulcanizing on North Main, Presbyterian choir rehearsal at 7:30, stock sale of green slabs for $1 load, and a coupon deal on American flags. Also announced are a City Auction Market sale with a horse and gear, Barre’s football feat against Center Butland’s strong ball team, and hometown rooting notes plus Miss Nellie Morton’s Boston return and Gladys Morton’s nursing school graduation news.
The notice details sales, shop ads, and local travel alongside upcoming sports events. It highlights Sea Abbott garments, a large flag promotion at The Times, a 4 cent tennis shoe sale at Shea's, and staff changes. It previews Center Rutland versus Barre Athletics with admission details and notes on local families relocating and players joining the Berlin street grounds lineup.
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